Question:
484 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will re-examine the teacher allocation at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [13950/01]
Written Answers - School Staffing.
The staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year. The actual number of mainstream posts sanctioned is determined by reference to a staffing schedule and is finalised for a particular year following discussions with the education partners. The enrolment at the school in question has decreased from 221 pupils on 30 September 1999 to 210 pupils on 30 September 2000. This latter enrolment will entitle the school to a staffing of a principal and eight mainstream class teachers for the 2001-02 school year. There is no change in the staffing in relation to the current school year. In addition, the school has the part time services of a learning support teacher and a special needs teacher.
The only deviation from the agreed schedule to which I referred is in the case of schools that are experiencing a large increase in enrolments. In such cases an additional staffing post may be sanctioned by my Department if the schools meet the defined criteria.